The Church Street Diabetes Care Team

Dr.D.Evans                       GP with a special interest.
Sister Lis Ford                 Nurse trained in diabetes.
Sister Lynn Rees             Nurse trained in diabetes.
Mrs Ruth Walmesley       Dietician
Mrs Lorraine Haynes        Podiatrist

Clinic Times

Monday            08:45    -    12:00
                          14:00    -    17:45
Wednesday     13:45    -    17:45
Friday               08:45    -    12:00

What care you should expect from your diabetes care team

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Annual Review

Laboratory Tests and Investigations

Blood glucose control : HbAIC
Kidney function: urine and blood tests to check for protein.
Blood fats: cholesterol and triglyceride.
Other blood test may also be done if required.

Physical Examination

Weight and body mass index
Blood pressure
Legs and feet examined to check skin, circulation and nerve supply.
Eyes examined by 'Fundoscopy'. Also retinal photographs to record the appearance at the back of the eyes.
If using insulin, injection sites should be examined.

Lifestyle Issues

Your general well-being and how you are coping.
Your current treatment.
Your diabetic control including home monitoring.
Any problems you may be having.

It should include discussion about smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, sexual problems, physical activity and healthy eating issues. You should feel free to raise any or all of these issues with the Diabetes Care Team.

Diabetes Reviews

These are generally 3 or 6 monthly depending on need. But could be more frequent if required eg. at diagnosis or when experiencing problems. If urgent advice is needed you can speak to the Diabetes Nurse by phone on - (01562) 822051.